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DataReader
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1. OFF
2. ON
3. UP Arrow
4. RIGHT Arrow
5. ENTER
6. Escape
7. DOWN Arrow
8. LEFT Arrow
Figure 3--6 Data Reader
b. DataBANK
™
Card
The DataBANK
™
card is a PCMCIA card that interfaces
with the controller through the programming slot and
can download the data at a much faster rate, when
compared to the PC or DataReader. Files downloaded
to DataBANK card files are accessible through an Omni
PC Card Drive. The files can then be viewed using the
DataLINE software.
c. DataLINE
The DataLINE software for a personal computer is
supplied on both floppy disks and CD. This software
allows interrogation, configuration variable assignment,
screen view of the data, hard copy report generation,
cold treatment probe calibration and file management.
Refer to Data Retrieval manual 62-10629 for a more
detailed explanation of the DataLINE interrogation
software. The DataLINE manual may be found on the
internet at www.container.carrier.com.
d. Communications Interface Module
The communications interface module is a slave
module which allows communication with a master
central monitoring station. The module will respond to
communication and return information over the main
power line.
With a communications interface module installed, all
functions and selectable features that are accessible at
the unit may be performed at the master station.
Retrieval of all DataCORDER reports may also be
performed. Refer to the master system technical
manual for further information.
3.6.11 USDA Cold Treatment
Sustained cold temperature has been employed as an
effective postharvest method for the control of
Mediterranean and certain other tropical fruit flies.
Exposing infested fruit to temperatures of 2.2C (36F) or
below for specific periods results in the mortality of the
various stages of this group of insects.
In response to the demand to replace fumigation with
this environmentally sound process, Carrier has
integrated
Cold
Treatment
capability
into its
microprocessor system. These units have the ability to
maintain supply air temperature within one-quarter
degree Celsius of set point and record minute changes
in product temperature within the DataCORDER
memory, thus meeting USDA criteria. Information on
USDA is provided in the following subparagraphs
a. USDA Recording
A special type of recording is used for USDA cold
treatment purposes. Cold treatment recording requires
three remote temperature probes be placed at
prescribed locations in the cargo. Provision is made to
connect these probes to the DataCORDER via
receptacles located at the rear left-hand side of the unit.
Four or five receptacles are provided. The four three-pin
receptacles are for the probes. The five pin receptacle is
the rear connection for the Interrogator. The probe
receptacles are sized to accept plugs with tricam
coupling locking devices. A label on the back panel of
the unit shows which receptacle is used for each probe.
The standard DataCORDER report displays the supply
and return air temperatures. The cold treatment report
displays USDA #1, #2, #3 and the supply and return air
temperatures. Cold treatment recording is backed up by
a battery so recording can continue if AC power is lost.
b. USDA/ Message Trip Comment
A special feature, incorporated in DataLINE/DataView,
allows the user to enter a USDA (or other) message in
the header of a data report. The maximum message
length is 78 characters. Only one message will be
recorded per day.
3.6.12 USDA Cold Treatment Procedure
The following is a summary of the steps required to
initiate a USDA Cold Treatment:
a. Calibrate the three USDA probes by ice bathing the
probes and performing the calibration function with
the DataReader, DataView or DataLINE. This calibra-
tion procedure determines the probe offsets and
stores them in the controller for use in generating the
cold treatment report. Refer to the Data Retrieval
manual 62-02575 for more details.
b. Pre-cool the container to the treatment temperature
or below.
c. Install the DataCORDER module battery pack (if not
already installed).
d. Place the three probes. The probes are placed into
the pulp of the product (at the locations defined in the
following table) as the product is loaded.
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